1945
2024
Charlene Callahan Wyman, age 79, after many years of challenging illnesses, left to begin her promised eternal life on October 30, 2024,in Ashburn Virginia; peacefully, in her home, with her loving husband of 56 years by her side. Born on July 25, 1945, to John Thomas and Jean Elizabeth Callahan (née Sullivan), Charlene was a devoted wife to husband Peter and loving mother to SONS John and Patrick. As an FBI wife, in the early years she shepherded her sons and household through numerous relocations, each time settling them smoothly into their new surroundings. Later she worked as a Realtor in Northern Virginia for over 25 years, receiving many professional honors and being greatly admired by clients and colleagues alike throughout that community for her professionalism, business ethics, competence, dedication, and diligence. Charlene loved deeply, thought first of others, was a loyal friend, had a contagious sense of humor, and most enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren for “Nana shops,” baking of Rolo pretzels at Christmas, laughing with the little ones and sharing earnest conversations with them as they matured. She never, ever complained.
Charlene is survived by her husband, Peter; her children, John and Patrick and their wives Nikki and Katie; her sisters, Joyce and Margaret “Peggy”; and her four beloved grandchildren, Kelly, Blake, Callahan “Cal” and Brogan. Charlene will be sorely missed, but the joy of having shared her life on earth and the firm belief that she is celebrating and being celebrated in life eternal will console those who knew and loved her.
Melissa (Hess) Henderson
May 14, 2025
Mr. Wyman and family. I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Charlene. I meant her forever ago during your FBI days at FBIHQ. Such a beautiful lady. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult.
John Doolittle
November 12, 2024
It was a pleasure to know Charlene and her family.What a kind pleasant, friendly, and acomplished lady she was.It is sad to know of her suffering, which she no doubt endured with dignity and grace.My best wishes to all the Wymans, a great American Family indeed.Sincerely,John Doolittle
Mark Westerholt
November 7, 2024
A beautiful soul from a beautiful family. My heart goes out to her whole family.
PETER DAVID BOLAN
November 6, 2024
I am so sorry.
ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HER, O LORD.
LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UP ON HER.
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. AMEN
MAY HER SOUL AND ALL THE SOULS OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED, THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD, REST IN PEACE. AMEN
REQUIESCAT IN PACE.
I grew up on Pickwick Drive, VESTAL, NY
The CALLAGHAN GIRLS baby sat us.
Such a nice family.
REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Frank Zedar
November 6, 2024
Charlene was one of the loveliest people I ever knew. During our high school days at Seton Catholic High School (Class of 1963) in Endicott, NY, we were such great friends. In recent years, we talked on the phone at least twice a year A few months ago, she told me, “Frank, I’m fading and just don’t know how much time I have” Heaven has been joined with such a loving friend!
Carolyn Mills
November 5, 2024
I will terribly miss my friend and neighbor, Charlene. I will miss her caring and thoughtful and kind and gentle ways. She was a beautiful lady inside and out, a strong...strong and courageous lady who, even though she was experiencing difficult health situations in her own life through the years, she always made time to give words of wisdom and encouragement and hope to me and to others. I look back over these many years and see God's love and care and compassion reflected in and through Charlene. She has touched so many people's lives. I will miss and never forget the talks she and I shared. May the good LORD bless and be with and comfort Pete and John and Patrick and their families as well as all of Charlene's family and friends who love her.
Pat( VanNostrand (Cosentino)
November 5, 2024
Sorry for your loss, knew heron high school
Rebecca & Gary Huffman
November 4, 2024
Charlene was a brilliant Realtor and an outstanding negotiator! She so capably led us through the purchase of our first home as newlyweds in 1998. When we happily outgrew that house, we called Charlene again! She found us the perfect family home where we still reside-now empty nesters-22 years later. Keeping her beloved family in our daily prayers.
Susan Fitzpatrick
November 4, 2024
Our love and condolences to Pete and John, Patrick and their families. Tom 3 and Susan
November 4, 2024
So sad, it doesn't seem real...
Char was our leader, the one that cleared the path... She was the first: To be Born, Go on Dates, Drive a Car, Graduate from High School, Go to College, Get Married, Move away, Have Kids and for all of us "Sullivan Cousins" she was our first best Friend. Every Holiday, Every Birthday we all were together. Even after Decades of not seeing her she never changed. always super loving and gracious. Even married a great guy, who was also loving and gracious just like Char. They both treated Helen and I like we were their best friends..
She will always be remembered.
Bob "Bobby" and Helen Shiptenko"
Tom Shiptenko and lynne Stanford
November 4, 2024
It is with deep sadness that iam writing this. We didn't spend a lot of time together in our later years but I have the fondest memories of growing up together and sharing a lot of memories
You will be missed and there is now a void in my life. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Thomas Callahan
November 4, 2024
So sorry to learn about Charlene’s passing. May she rest in peace.
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